neurophysiology
noun
neu·ro·phys·i·ol·o·gy
ˌnu̇r-ō-ˌfi-zē-ˈä-lə-jē 
ˌnyu̇r-
: physiology of the nervous system
neurophysiological
ˌnu̇r-ō-ˌfi-zē-ə-ˈlä-ji-kəl
adjective
ˌnyu̇r-
or less commonly neurophysiologic
ˌnu̇r-ō-ˌfi-zē-ə-ˈlä-jik
ˌnyu̇r-
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
Cytokines, neurophysiology, neuropsychology, and psychiatric symptoms.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 9 Apr. 2025
Peter Campus’s work emerged from his academic study of experimental psychology, and Bill’s work on his exhibition intensified his engagement with neurophysiology and the science of cognition.
—David A. Ross, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2025
Because even the greatest engineering is no match for human neurophysiology in restoring sight.
—New Atlas, 29 July 2024
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“Neurophysiology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neurophysiology. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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neurophysiology
noun
neu·ro·phys·i·ol·o·gy
ˌn(y)u̇r-ō-ˌfiz-ē-ˈäl-ə-jē
plural neurophysiologies
: physiology of the nervous system
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